Compassionate Patient Care Tech: Support & Comfort

DMC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.

The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. Typical duties include patient care needs, transporting patients, specimens and/or supplies, and reporting deviations to the RN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent.
• Completion of one of the listed programs (PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT or Phlebotomy).
• At least 2 years of inpatient patient care experience; 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support and assist with transporting patients and supplies.
• Assist with specimens and other routine tasks.
• Report any deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Practical nursing program graduate

Certified PCA/PCT program

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training program

2 years inpatient experience

Job description

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.

The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. Typical duties include patient care needs, transporting patients, specimens and/or supplies, and reporting deviations to the RN.